LOVE you to infinity



LOVE you to infinity (Levi Aug 2010)

You may have noticed that I lost my mojo L  about 4-5 weeks ago and I just don’t seem to be able to come up with ideas on my own like I did…so I’ve been ‘googling’ and ‘stalking’ all over the place. LOL.  My last post was ATC’s in an attempt to share (and trade) just a little piece of art with others and get inspired.

 Yesterday I was unmotivated again, until I saw an absolutely adorable LO on the lovely talented Michele Winston's blog.

Thanks so much Michele your delectable “girly” LO was a Godsend.

Without your inspiration I don’t think I would have been able to participate in this month’s colour challenge over at Scrapping Outback.

 

SO’s July challenge is to use wintery colours, so I’ve used mainly browns with a little complimentary blue.

The photo is of my precious DGS.

 I wanted the LO to be a little ‘whimsical’ feel, but not so overwhelming with the dim colours.

 

Supplies used: Fabscraps tag & pps (shabby chic fleur); Adornit alphas (buckaroo); Ocean Shell New Zealand (Kiwi); Twiddleybitz c/b (small cluster of mushrooms & fern leaf large); Kaisercraft stamp, pearls and rhinestones; Ranger Archival Ink (sepia); Prima resist canvas and stencil; Ranger dry glitter (rock candy); Stampendous embossing enamel (aged spice & aged teal); my2angels sugar beads (blue lemonade & mud cake);  Carl craft punch; Viva Metal Effect & Stone-Art (old gold & iron); my2angels hand made embellishments (Love you to Infinity Charming Key Chain and shabby love charm (hugs & kisses); Claudine Hellmuth Studio multi –medium (matt); Glimmer Mists (walnut gold & iridescent gold); Emboss-it Dabber; Perfect Pearl mists (cappuccino & blue raspberry); Plaid Crackle medium, Adhesives (Helmar 450, Tombo aqua and Craft smart), other: fibre, elf sticker, heart, hat netting, gel pen, flowers.

Well till next time all...hugs 'n' hearts xxx Mazz xxx

Trading - cards & tags

Greetings all, I've got a few busy weeks coming up - including a mixed media techniques course over at Big Picture Classes and a weekend (in NZ) to visit my elder son and his fast growing grandkids...SO...I thought I'd share the 'swaps' I'm participating in this month instead.

 First up Artist Trading Cards..."Time" theme...

Did you know you don't have to be a 'scrap booker' to be an ATC participant or trader??

did you know "Artist Trading Cards are 2.5 by 3.5 inch miniature works of art. They are works of art specifically made to be freely traded --- thus the name, Artist Trading Card (ATC). The concept of ATCs was developed by m. vänçi stirnemann an artist from Zürich, Switzerland. Artist Trading Cards are made to be traded in person or by correspondence. ATCs were first traded in North America at The New Gallery in Calgary, Alberta on September 27, 1997. " excerpt from The Artist Trading Card Committee introduction.  

Supplies used: Ranger ATC's (Kraft), Stampendous embossing enamel (Aged Ochre); Viva Ferro (Old Gold); Viva Inka-Gold (steel blue); Glimmer Mist (Bronze); Helmar scrap dots and 450 quick dry adhesives; Chatterbox chipboard wings; circle punch; Kaiser clock clear stamp; Dymo tape; Emboss It ink (clear); Tim Holtz Game spinners.

  Secondly Luggage Tag swap... "Floral" theme...

These tags were inspired by my 'embellishment guru' friend Tracy over at my2angels...they're having a 'yellow & gold' week...and all their range of yellow & gold products are all on sale.  A reason to smile - I've got a heap of  my2angels' stash, so I didn't even have to make and order and have DLH pick up this week LOL.

Supplies used: patterned cardstock from stash; Resin Cabochons Flowers; skeleton leaves; Perfect Pearls mists (sunflower sparkle & heirloom gold); Idea-ology chitchat stickers & reinforcers; Distress Stain (brushed pewter); glimmer mists (silver, yellow daisy, mustard seed); huge doses of my favourite medium Claudine Hellmuth( great as a mild adhesive as well as for colouring anything including metal); black felt ribbon; Helmar 450 quick dry adhesive - btw - that's the major difference between Tracy and me, Tracy always uses her hot glue gun); Large Silver Key Charms; silver circle pendants; tulle; white ribbon bows.

Gotta get onto my next 'embellishment swap' now ... - 'grey/silver & flying' theme...any thoughts???

Till next time....keep smiling.... hugs 'n' hearts xxx Mazz xxxx